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Legal Counsel (Fixed Term Contract)

Mid levelContractHybridSydney NSW, AustraliaLegalPosted 2 weeks agoVerified 2 weeks ago
Pending fitX of Y criteria met

About the job

As a Legal Counsel at Iress, you will be at the forefront of providing essential legal and commercial advice across multiple regions including Australia, the UK, South Africa, and Canada. Your expertise will help the management team achieve corporate goals while ensuring compliance with laws and minimizing contractual risks. The team values collaboration and is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment.

You'll be responsible for

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Providing legal advice

Delivering highly effective and timely legal advice to business managers regarding general commercial contracts.
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Identifying legal risks

Recognizing and managing legal risks in line with the business's commercial plans.
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Drafting legal documents

Creating, negotiating, amending, and reviewing a variety of legal documents including agreements and licenses.

Key criteria

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Qualified solicitor

Fully qualified solicitor with relevant legal credentials.

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4+ years PQE

Demonstrated experience with at least 4 years post-qualification.

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Strong negotiation skills

Proven ability to negotiate complex commercial contracts effectively.

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5 criteria for this job
Qualified solicitor
Fully qualified solicitor with relevant legal credentials.

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4+ years PQE
Demonstrated experience with at least 4 years post-qualification.

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Strong negotiation skills
Proven ability to negotiate complex commercial contracts effectively.

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Excellent drafting skills
Experience drafting and reviewing diverse legal documents accurately.

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Commercial acumen
Understanding of business operations and legal implications.

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